CONSUMER SAFETY

Consumer safety is a critical issue when it comes to preventing injuries to children and adults but you have to know where to look for and report information. This gives specific dangers to watch for, resources for information, and gives suggestions for action.

This is a month to month guide to marking your calendar with reminders for essential safety and preparedness activities.

If the average consumer downgrades their opinion of Toyota's level of safety and reliability, the Big 3 could catch up in a hurry.

The COX-2 painkillers Celebrex (Pfizer) and Vioxx (Merck), were touted as Super Aspirins and made millions for their manufacturers. Adverse side effects include renal failure, cardiac events, thrombosis, stroke and myocardial infarction.

Follow-up of an earlier article detailing the latest clarification from the CPSC now indicating inventories of used children's clothing and other used children's products will be exempt from certification requirements.

I never thought I'd ever know so much about Butterball Turkey.

Selecting the proper safety seat for your child is extremely important. There are so many choices it can be somewhat confusing. The best seat for your child is the one that has the proper safety features, fits your vehicle and your child's needs.

Buying via the Internet is relatively new, but even newer is the influx of criminals with extraordinary intelligence with regard to crime.

Legislation requiring lead and phthalate testing of all children's products sold after February 10 will shut the doors of many secondhand stores and thrift shops, and create hardship for families with children.

In August 2008, Congress passed a bill banning phthalates (chemical) in products for use by children under the age of 12. This bill will go into effect in February 2009.

Many sunless tanning products on the market, including spray tanning solutions found in salons contain DHA which has been found by the FDA to be harmful to humans when applied improperly.

The U.S. Government has stepped into the argument over the safety of Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters, and has ruled that they are within the testing guidelines for toys.

Consumer Behavior: the significance to Honda,the world's 6th largest automobile manufacturer believes in developing innovative technologies to meet the demands of the future. How these demands can be met through research of consumer behavior is examined.

A description of two critical safety mechanisms implemented in many hospitals today to keep patients safer.

Safety 1st makes great products for kids at inexpensive prices.

Angies's list is partnering with teams of local experts to increase awareness of lead safety practices. Beginning in September 2007, they will join these local partners in many cities to help educate consumers and contractors alike about how to be safe around lead paint.

Children Toy Safety is a very serious issue and all parents must remember this. There are some well-known guidelines to prevent injuries and loss of life. All parents need to avoid making the mistake of buying a toy that will be harmful to children.